[Indonesian_open] FW: Australia Indonesia Association Spring Fair

[Harsojo, Ida]

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Ida Harsojo
Languages Consultant, Indonesian
Curriculum K-12 Directorate
NSW Department of Education and Training
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-----Original Message-----
From: KJRI Sydney [mailto:infokjri at gmail.com] 
Sent: Thursday, 4 October 2007 12:07 PM
To: KJRI Sydney
Subject: Australia Indonesia Association Spring Fair

Australia Indonesia Association (AIA) Inaugural 'Spring Fair'
Wisma Indonesia, 25 Kent Rd, Rose Bay
11am to 4pm, Saturday,  27 October 2007
All proceeds to the Bali Hati School, Ubud, Bali

The Australia Indonesia Association (AIA) intends to give families a
complete sensory experience of the delights of Indonesia at its first
'Spring Fair' to be held between 11am and 4pm on Saturday, 27 October
2007.  Cultural performances will include Balinese dance, a Gamelan
performance and other performances. There will also be a Gamelan
workshop and an opportunity to buy one of the Gamelan instruments, the
Gangsa.

While the cultural performances and workshop are included in the cost of
entry --- it's by donation --- there will be stalls selling a variety of
goods and crafts, as well as delicious  Indonesian food. In fine
Australian tradition there will also be raffles and a silent auction
with the opportunity to win a fabulous prize or snap up a bargain.
Prizes have been generously donated by Ascot Teak, That Bali Shop,
Coffee School, Bali Garden, Buddha Belly, Moss River, Bali in Profile,
Batu Collections, Ritz Cinema, Bad Back Shop, SDLR Hair & Beauty, Asoho,
and Rainbows for Children, among others. Netfare Travel has also
generously donated a return ticket to Bali.  Those planning a trip to
Bali can bid for accommodation at the Warwick Ibah Luxury Villas and
Puri Saraswati Bungalows, treatments from Spa Hati and Bali Botanica, as
well as a dining voucher from Enak Warung Restaurant, all in Ubud.

President of the AIA, Eric de Haas said 'The AIA, with the support of
the Indonesian Consulate and the Indonesian Australian Women's
Association (IAWA) and other Indonesian community organisations, is
delighted to be organizing this fair to raise money for educational
resources for Bali Hati School in Ubud. As entry will be by way of
donation, we hope everyone will be generous. The AIA recently celebrated
its 62nd anniversary of promoting "people to people"
contact between Indonesia and Australia. We work with other associations
to foster cultural and social ties within our local communities and with
communities in Indonesia. As organizations we support projects both here
and in Indonesia. Working together on something as rewarding as this
project is also most enjoyable, and we are always keen to welcome and
involve new members.'

Bali Hati's representative in Australia, Paulette Kay, said  'We're most
grateful to the AIA for taking on this project, to the Consulate for
their support of it, and to the sponsors who have donated such wonderful
prizes. Ms Kay described Bali Hati School as 'a primary school, operated
by the Bali Hati Foundation, catering for approximately 128 children,
primarily the children of the poor. The school's 2006 graduating class,
its first since opening in 1999, was ranked No. 1 in Ubud, with SDN 6
School, Mas, where the children sit
their exams.   In July 2007 the students did even better and were
ranked No.1 in Bali. We're very proud of them and their teachers.'  As
Bali Hati School is an independent school with few full-fee-paying
students, the foundation relies on profits from its own Spa Hati as well
as donations, sponsorships and events, such as this AIA Spring Fair, to
meet continuing operational costs. The work of the Bali Hati Foundation
was recognised by the Balinese and Indonesian governments in 2005 when
it was awarded the 'Most Outstanding Social Foundation'
in Indonesia, particularly in the field of education.

The AIA Spring Fair is being held in the garden of 'Wisma Indonesia',
25 Kent Road, Rose Bay.

RSVP by 24 October appreciated --- catering purposes only re adequate
food stall supplies. As there is limited parking in Kent Road, it's
suggested that people park at Lyne Park on New South Head Road.
Enquiries & RSVPs: Sheri 9267 3633; on 27th October: 0414 625 740 Please
also visit www.balihati.org, www.australia-indonesia-association.com

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Information Section
Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia
236 Maroubra Road
Maroubra NSW 2035
Tel. (61 2) 9344 9933